<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 14-29. - Rates and charges.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               <span class="ital">Franchisee to provide schedule.</span> Each franchisee shall submit a schedule of rates to the county for approval and shall
               not charge more, nor less than the approved rates without specific approval by the
               county.
               
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               (b)
               
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               <span class="ital">Emergency calls.</span> No ambulance service shall attempt to collect rates on emergency calls until the
               patient has reach the point of destination, has received medical attention and is
               in a condition deemed by the physician fit to consult with the ambulance service,
               but such services may attempt to collect rates from the family or guardian of the
               patient once the patient is in the process of receiving medical attention.
               
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               (c)
               
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               <span class="ital">Nonemergency calls.</span> On nonemergency calls, or calls where a person requires transportation to a nonemergency
               facility, attempts to collect payment can be made before the ambulance begins its
               trip.
               
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               (Ord. No. 39, Â§ XI, 12-19-1994)
               
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